Y our home network might be at risk—right this minute. At least, if you have a router with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...

WPS allows devices to connect to a network by either pressing a button on the router and the device or by entering an 8-digit PIN. However, this convenience comes at a cost.

lolwut December 29, 2011. I don’t see how this is a security risk at all. In order to activate the WPS, a person has to push a button on the router itself which has a timed window where the ...

Rather than dropping WPS entirely, Netgear supports the push button mode of WPS authentication. In this mode, you push a button on the router, then you have a minute or two to push a WPS button on ...

Press and hold the WPS button on your Belkin router to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup, which will allow compatible wireless devices to connect without entering a password.

Turning off WPS is a quick way to boost Wi-Fi security Credit: Getty. You may see a WPS button on your router. Pressing it lets the router discover new devices and then the gadget in question can ...

WPS push button comes with its own issues, which can make it more or less secure, depending on where your router is and who you allow into your home or business.